Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-106.8

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 441-106.8 - Protection from mistreatment, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect

(1) The state of Iowa prohibits child abuse as defined in Iowa Code chapter 232, criminal assault, and other criminal acts of violence. A children's residential facility shall not use discipline that amounts to child abuse or a criminal act of assault or violence.

(2) A children's residential facility's written policies shall:

a. Prohibit mistreatment, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect of children.

b. Specify reporting and enforcement procedures for the children's residential facility. Alleged violations shall be reported immediately to the director of the facility and appropriate department of human services personnel.

c. Prohibit the use of corporal punishment. The facility's policies shall clearly prohibit staff or the children from utilizing corporal punishment as a method of discipline or correcting children.

d. These policies shall be communicated in writing to all staff of the facility.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237C.3.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-106.8

ARC 8009B, lAB 7/29/09, effective 9/2/09

Amended by IAB March 29, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Number 20, effective 5/3/2017